Home Health Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
If you are looking for a Home Health Agency that prioritizes their patients and staff, does things the right way (even if it might take longer), and focuses on creating a work environment that does not have you dreading to come to work... Then this is the one for you!
About First Choice Home Health
For over 30 years, First Choice Home Health has delivered high-quality, compassionate care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our reputation is built on exceptional service, and that starts with our people. We believe in supporting our staff with a positive work environment, strong communication, and meaningful recognition. If you want to be part of a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and heart, we’d love to meet you.
Your Role as a Occupational Therapist
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the patient’s home to assess functional limitations, safety risks, and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Identify physical, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial factors impacting patient independence.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and strategies to promote independence.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Coach and support caregivers.
Pay and Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedules available
- Health/Dental/Vision for full-time employees and their families
- Company paid life insurance for full time employees
- 401k available for both part time and full-time employees
Qualifications
- Active Occupational Therapy License (Arizona)
- Valid Driver's license
- Reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- You live in Phoenix or the East Valley (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, etc.)
- You have prior home health experience
You’ll Love Working With Us If You
- Have a fun and caring personality
- Thrive in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Stay organized and detail-oriented
- Put patient care first and strive for the best outcomes
Why Join First Choice?
- Competitive pay
- Customizable hours for work-life balance
- Supportive team culture and leadership
- Career growth in a forward-thinking, expanding company
- Make a real impact in your community
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Department: Clinical Field
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations in the patient's home to assess functional limitations related to ADLs and IADLs, identifying physical, cognitive, and environmental factors impacting independence. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families, monitoring progress, adjusting treatment plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (161 salary observations; 508 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Arizona vs national | $96k median in Arizona | $97k nationally (−1%)161 state / 6,734 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona | 207 active | 9,370 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Occupational Therapist at First Choice Home Health & Hospice a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
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